Problem Identification

Write a 2- to 3-page paper that includes the following information:

• Area of focus
  • Problem statement should:
    • begin with: “The problem is…”
    • be clear and focused
    • involve teaching and learning
    • address a problem you have the ability to personally influence
    • be something you feel passionate about
    • read as an “if/then” statement
  • Example:
    • The problem is accommodations and modifications of special education students are not being implemented effectively by the regular classroom teachers. Upon narrowing of the problem, an intervention will be implemented.
  • Problem description should:
    • describe the problem statement in greater detail
    • include possible difficulties you may encounter
    • include reasons why the problem has not been addressed
    • include a rationale for selecting action research to address the problem
• Purpose of the project
  • Why you picked this topic and how you relate to it
  • How this topic influences or is influenced by your role in your current setting
  • What you expect to accomplish

  References
  List all
  sources you used to complete and support your action research proposal. These
  could be websites, articles, books, or other, but you should have a minimum of
  7 peer-reviewed sources listed from your literature review.

  Ensure
  your sources are cited according to APA guidelines throughout, including a
  reference page.